Copyediting Specialist

About Frontiers

Frontiers is committed to advancing the cause of open science by ensuring that all research articles we publish are freely accessible to anyone worldwide, eliminating paywall restrictions. As a leading open-access publisher, our research outputs have been cited extensively and accessed over 5.3 billion times, demonstrating the power of unrestricted scientific knowledge.

Role Overview

We invite experienced candidates to join us as Copyediting Specialists, a key role within our expanding academic journal publishing team. The position demands exceptional self-direction and proficiency in copyediting to uphold the highest quality standards while working in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Refine scientific and humanities journal articles by enhancing clarity, accuracy, and overall structure while meticulously correcting spelling, punctuation, grammar, and style.
• Maintain an authoritative academic tone that respects and preserves the distinct voice of each author.
• Ensure readability and strict compliance with the Frontiers Copyediting House Style Guide.
• Conduct quality assurance review for articles edited by external copyediting suppliers.
• Collaborate with the Copyediting Team to address editing challenges and workflow issues effectively.
• Work closely with the broader Production team to guarantee timely publication of all articles requiring copyediting, regardless of language quality level.
• Investigate and resolve publishing platform technical issues in partnership with IT specialists.
• Engage in team-wide and interdepartmental projects and initiatives relating to copyediting improvements.
• Lead individual copyediting projects aimed at enhancing editorial processes or outputs.
• Report directly to the Copyediting Manager.

Qualifications and Skills

• Minimum of three years' professional experience editing academic journals in Science, Technology, Medicine (STM) or Humanities and Social Sciences (HSS).
• Exceptional command of written and spoken English, coupled with a keen editorial eye for detail.
• Highly meticulous and consistency-driven mindset with a strong orientation towards precision.
• Proficiency in digital tools including Microsoft Office suite, Adobe Acrobat, web-based platforms, and familiarity with artificial intelligence-assisted editing tools.
• Strong self-management capabilities with minimal supervision needed, demonstrating excellent editorial judgement.
• Ability to remain calm under pressure while managing deadlines and balancing volume with exacting quality standards.
• Team-oriented with the capacity to collaborate effectively within direct teams and cross-functional organizational structures.

Employee Benefits

• Workplace emphasizes on-site collaboration with flexibility for accommodations aligned with company policies.
• Additional wellbeing days beyond standard annual leave entitlement.
• Eligibility for up to three paid days annually dedicated to volunteering activities.
• Access to a comprehensive Employee Assistance Program 24/7, offering support for wellbeing, mental health, legal, and financial matters.
• Opportunities for professional growth via the Frontiers Learning Hub.

Equal Opportunities

Frontiers is dedicated to fostering an inclusive and safe work environment that values diversity. Recruitment is conducted without discrimination, embracing various nationalities, ethnicities, ages, genders, sexual orientations, disabilities, and beliefs. Our diverse workforce enriches our teams and encourages diverse viewpoints.